As UT becomes a more diverse campus, more opportunities arise to learn diverse topics.

When Rebecca Gayle Howell was 11 years old, her father was diagnosed with cancer and had to drive an hour from their home into Lexington, Kentucky, to receive chemotherapy at the VA hospital. His sickness had one perk: on the days he drove into the city, he would stop by a bookstore and brin…

Announced on Sept. 17, the University of Tennessee has altered the academic calendar for the spring 2021 semester.

In the wake of COVID-19, the way of life for most around the world has been turned upside down. Having to now live a life that requires you to wear a mask everywhere you go and stay inside constantly has unfortunately become the new norm.

On Monday, March 30, Dean of Students Shea Kidd Houze was hosting a Milkshake Monday event with students over Zoom when an unknown guest launched a racist disturbance. The act, known as “Zoom Bombing,” has become common at institutions across the country, as the video communications company …

This year marks the first time that the Goldwater Scholarship Program, named for former U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater and widely considered the most prestigious undergraduate STEM scholarship in the nation, has allowed universities to nominate five, rather than four, students. UT took advanta…

The school year is still in full swing even though things are looking a bit different for college students.

As UT transitions to online learning for the remainder of the semester, a plethora of online learning resources have become available to students, faculty and staff. However, several of these tools will be required for class and many may be unfamiliar with them. So, here are some tips on usi…

The coronavirus pandemic has made it to UT. Classes are all online now, with many professors opting to give lectures via video conference apps like Zoom.

Recently, the search has been underway for UT’s next vice chancellor for research.

This year, 10 UT students are getting the opportunity to gain professional event-planning experience by working at the Super Bowl LIV in Miami.

The second semester has started in full. A new batch of classes may bring a new batch of stressors, but they don’t need to overwhelm you. You can make this semester a breeze if you take the right steps.

Although each academic major comes with a prescribed set of required classes, students with gaps in their schedule or a need for extra electives may find themselves browsing the online catalog for additional courses to take. Here are some of the most unique courses offered at UT, which range…

The semester is almost over and we’re in the endgame now. Thanksgiving Break allowed us all rest and recuperation but now it’s time to hone in on our studies and brace ourselves for finals.

The Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) is the standardized exam that every accredited U.S. law school accepts for admissions. First administered in 1948, the LSAT is now an essential challenge and monolithic hurdle that every law school hopeful needs to overcome.

The Guide to Online Schools recently released its 2020 rankings for the best online schools in the state and the country, and UT was featured in several of its categories. In order to qualify for the list, universities must offer at least five fully online degrees.

T’s College of Architecture and Design was recently recognized for its achievements in several different categories by “DesignIntelligence,” the premier source for design school rankings. The professional Design Futures council provides the research to create these rankings.

College students are often told to follow their passion and prepare for their futures, but sometimes are not exposed to the path meant for them until the end of their collegiate career. Tennessee Doctoral Fellow Maria Virginia White understands the stress that can come with picking a career.

In typical Volunteer spirit, a group of students are seeking to give voice to those who haven’t been heard.

Planning a career path is a large part of the college experience. However, not everyone discovers the career best-suited for themselves on their first try.

Editor's Note: Please read a follow-up interview with the conference organizers here. The title of the conference has been changed from "Women's Development Conference" to "Women and Development Conference" in this piece. 

The U.S. News and World Reports released its 2020 undergraduate rankings, and UT placed 44th for public universities and 104th out of all universities. According to the report, UT has greatly improved in six-year graduation rate and peer assessment, among other categories; 2019’s six-year gr…

High school graduates are often expected to follow a certain path: College. But what happens to those who are unable to earn their high school degrees?

When it comes to hands-on educators here at UT, few professors are as rounded and experienced in their field than journalism and electronic media professor Gerald Witt. With his long career in news publication and investigative journalism, Witt is continuing his service by teaching young com…

Since the Tennessee Promise's launch in 2015, Cumberland University and Pellissippi State Community College have increased enrollment and degree completion, according to studies by UT's Postsecondary Education Research Center.

This Valentine's Day, emotions dominated discussions throughout the country. It's unlikely, however, that the loves, griefs and follies in question were those of non-human organisms.